Goatfarmer
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February Sleevers - how are you doing?
Goatfarmer replied to healthiswealth's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I am almost a month out and have lost 25 pounds. Have had a lot of nausea and hard to get fluids and protein in. Just taking it one day at a time and grateful to be able to have this life saving surgery. -
3 weeks out today really bummed
Goatfarmer replied to kyrickchick64's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am almost one month out. I am sick of protein drinks and puréed foods. yuk!!! I know this too shall pass and I am so proud of my 25 pound weight loss. Just feel sorry for myself sometimes but glad I did the surgery. When I go shopping down the line I will be grinning ear to ear. Let's hang in there together!!!! -
Nausea with thin liquids and an infected incision sites. Otherwise doing amazingly well. Back to NUT this week and beginning to exercise. Overall I am thrilled with progress thus far.
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Surgery date March 16th, who's with me? ????
Goatfarmer replied to foreversleeved08's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I certainly know how anxious and scared you must be. I had sleeve on Feb 25th and have done very well. I am still on puréed food but will advance to soft in 10 more days. I will say a prayer for all those going to surgery tomorrow. -
I am 2 weeks post op and sick of this diet. I dread the protein shakes, thin liquids and puréed. I want something real to eat though not really hungry. Good to know I am not alone. Thanks.
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2 week post op with physician today. Total of 18.1 pounds lost. Dr. Suggs very pleased with outcome of surgery and post op thus far. I am soooo happy!
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POD13 - lots of nausea and having trouble keeping enough fluids in..
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I am one week post op gastric sleeve and am doing really well. I am 66 years old and on the opposite end of the lifecycle. My reasons for wls were improving health and mobility in order to enjoy the rest of my life. I was wondering what methods you have already tried and also if you already have medical issues.? Your fears are normal for sure. The alcohol issue is a moot one for me as I do not drink but if you have problems with alcohol would address that ASAP. Wish you well on this journey.
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I am one week post op today and certainly share your reflections. Glad I am a senior and do not have to worry about work.msickmof these protein shakes as well. One day at a time.
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Starting out at age 45? How common?
Goatfarmer replied to KS123's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
I am 6 days post op, have had no complications thus far and am 66 years old. Yes, I did say 66. -
I did it - I can't believe that I did not chicken out at last minute. I was very nervous with lots of second thoughts. The surgery went well -I had a hiatal hernia that was repaired and the sleeve. This is my second day after surgery. I have had loose diarrhea and nauseous feeling. Not much pain at all but lot of soreness. Having trouble getting in all the fluids but sitting up in chair at home and feeling a little better today. Thanks for all supportive thoughts and prayers. I look forward to better days ahead.
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Day after tomorrow I will be in operating room. Scared but as ready as I know how to be. Getting all my stuff in order. Feel like I am about to jump out of an airplane or step off high dive for first time. My fears are real but manageable. Need support.
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Freaking out! (Scared of Surgery)
Goatfarmer replied to Slimsoon1988's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I definitely understand. I, too, have been cool and rational throughout planning but now that it IS going to happen, I feel anxious and afraid. My mind is my worst enemy when I am afraid. I am grieving too in anticipation of giving up the foods I depend on to keep me comfortable emotionally. I am asking for courage and calmness as I face this major decision which will impact me forever. Best of luck to you. I am right there with you. Together we can manage our fears. -
Had final preoperative visit with surgeon yesterday. Had to sign lots of papers and interestingly enough had to take a test which he used as guide to discussion about realities of weight loss surgery. He was open and straightforward about possible risks and complications which triggered an alarm response in me. I do not want to die and would prefer to be fat and still alive. Thought I was ready but now filled with fear. I am obsessing about all of this and find it hard to focus on anything else. Would like to hear from others about HOW afraid you really were prior to surgery and how you worked through that in order to actually check in hospital and have the surgery. My date is Feb.25th - 5 days from now and my 66th birthday. Help me with feedback and reassurance. Thanks for listening.
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My surgery is set for February 25th which is my 66th birthday. I quit smoking 5 years ago on my birthday and have not had a cigarette since - not even a puff. My mother fell over dead in 2009 at age 79 and in addition to her sudden death being the profoundest loss of my life, it was a wake up call to me. I quit smoking but gained even more weight. I retired one year ago and continued to pack on pounds as retirement life is wonderful but certainly more sedentary. I am scared silly but VERY excited to conquer this last frontier - I am an all or nothing kind of girl and I am confident that I WILL be successful. I have 2 daughters and 3 grandchildren and want to enjoy a long, happy life. I am doing this for health and mobility. I will think of my precious mother as I go to surgery. She gave me birth. I am giving myself a chance at rebirth. Keep me in your thoughts.
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Thinking about you today. Look forward to hearing details.
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All my pre-op tests complete and waiting to hear from nurse on Friday with my final pre-op surgery date visit.mhope to get a firm date for surgery. I will be 66 years old on 25th and would love to be able to have surgery that day.mit is will be a kind of "rebirth". I quit smoking 5 years ago on my birthday .mon the other hand would like to celebrate in the usual way with family and friends at an Italian restaurant.started today taking sugar out of my diet in preparation. I am excited and terrified at the same time. Hard to live "in the moment" with such a big event in near future. Hope I do not panic and chicken out. Need some support.
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I have a surgery date!
Goatfarmer replied to ashsleeved's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am waiting for a date. Scared and excited at same time. U Go GIRL!!! -
Waiting for phone to ring with surgery date. Should I go out and eat at all my favorite places as a last hooray or begin cutting back?
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You'll still be able to eat all the foods you love down the road. It's all about moderation. Don't think of can/can't eating. It's all about choices. You will have those same choices post-surgery that you had pre-surgery, but your quantity will be much more limited. The sleeve is a wonderful thing! Best of luck!
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ring, ring, ring???? hope it rings soon hoping for a quick date (btw love @GrammieJ post) well said kathy
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